Fortrea 2026 Internship Program Germany

At Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than an internship—it’s a launchpad for your future.

As an Intern, you’ll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.

We don’t expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.

Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s breakthroughs starts here.

Early Career program

Paid internship

Start Date: April 2026

Duration: 6 months

Location: office-based in Munich, Germany

Now is the time for you to grab this exciting opportunity to be part of the Fortrea 2026 Early Careers Program as an Intern In-house Clinical Research Associate and Intern Site Readiness Associate in Munich, Germany!  

We offer real work assignments that complement an education in STEM+ Healthcare disciplines, are challenging and recognized to the organization as valuable. In addition, we encourage professional development and career exploration through program workshops, each designed to help students prepare for a thriving career in our industry. 

In addition to departmental and professional development work, our interns have the opportunity:

• To showcase their work to senior management, their supervisor and mentors

• To participate in a group philanthropic project as part of our dedication to the community 

About the Team: 

The Munich Clinical Operations and Site Readiness departments provide a range of services for clients including the start-up, initiation, maintenance, and finalization of a broad range of Clinical Studies through Phases I-IV and various therapeutic indications. 

Internship assignment : 

• Work half of your time on your own project like:

  • Re-structuring and improving of a database

  • Developing a universal tracking tool for oversight of a specific metric

  • Develop an oversight and training presentation about scientific topic which is in relation to our current study projects

• The other half of your work time you will be able to work on real studies as an In-house CRA or Site Readiness Associate

• Attend training sessions to learn Monitoring and/or Start-up Skills

• Familiarize yourself with the In-house CRA, CRA, and Site Readiness routines; get to know also other interesting departments, like Business Development, Flexible Solutions or Biometrics

• Engage in professional development workshops to enhance your business acumen and professional presence

Education

• Working towards a University/University of Applied Sciences degree (life science preferred)

• Fluent level in German and excellent level in English (spoken and written)

Experience:

• Has experience delivering multiple projects in an academic or professional setting

• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and internal/external colleagues

• Embraces diverse ways of thinking through various forms collaboration and partnership

Eligibility: 

Candidates must be authorized to work in Germany or hold a valid permit for a full-time 6-month internship.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.